Network Architect

We are looking for a senior-level network architect with an active TS/SCI clearance to lead the design of large-scale classified datacenter infrastructure supporting national security missions. This person will own architecture decisions around datacenter networking, SDN, network security, transport, and multi-site connectivity in San Diego.

Someone who can:

• Design large-scale datacenter networks from the ground up
• Lead network architecture decisions
• Support classified national security programs
• Design highly available enterprise networks
• Work in software-defined networking environments
• Support 20+ geographically distributed locations
• Advise on transport, security, and datacenter modernization
• Serve as the technical authority for network architecture efforts

• Active TS/SCI
• 14+ years networking experience
• 7+ years leading engineering teams
• Strong data center networking background
• VXLAN expertise
• Actual architecture/design ownership, not just operations support
• Designed and supported large enterprise networks
• Cisco routing and switching expertise
• Experience supporting classified DoD/Navy environments
• Ability to review, approve, and operationalize network designs
• CCIE preferred (or equivalent advanced Cisco expertise)

Need experience with:

• Datacenter architecture
• Spine-Leaf architecture
• Routing/Switching
• High Availability (HA)
• Redundancy
• Multi-site connectivity
• Network segmentation

Plusses:

• Nexus
• ACI
• VXLAN
• EVPN
• Data center modernization projects